Having a week back in the United States since attending the International Conference on the Arts in Society, I have had time to reflect on my main take-away from the experience. After attending the conference, I now view the role of the arts in society with a broader perspective. The goal of the conference was to provide a venue for:
“critical discussion on issues in the arts, and specifically as they are situated in the present-day context of globalisation, cultural homogenisation, commodifcation, and militarisation”.
In the previous post, I discussed my brief take on globalization in the arts – which I realize now affects not only arts audience perceptions, but internal organizaitonal operations as well. My research on the organizational culture of symphony orchestras dovetails with a global focus on the role of nonprofit arts organizaitons.
Arts in Society.com provides posts noting various ways that the arts can be incorporated into daily urban life. Additionally, Common Ground Publishing has a YouTube site with paper presentations. This ties into both the globalization of the arts and the adoption of internet media to broadcast knowledge and ideas.
This is the launching point of more in-depth blog discussions focusing on plenary speakers and parallel session presenters at the conference. Check back for updates and photos!
Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti, conference venue and the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti
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